The research proposal should have a clear and complete structure with the following components:
I.Background or introduction to the issue (500-750 words): 30 marks
oA brief problem statement
oA set of objectives
oA set of research questions
II.A review of the relevant literature (2000-2500 words): 40 marks
oDefinition of key concepts
oSynthesis and relation of them with respect to the problem at hand
III.Research design and conduct (500-750 words): 30 marks
oChoice of methodology
odevelopment and choice of research instruments
oSampling scheme and sample size
oData collection approach
oChoice of analytic method
oLimitations of the research